Chief Executives pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for chief executives is $86.31 an hour ($179,530 a year). About 2,070 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($213,990). Kentucky ranks 27th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chief executives in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.00 | $72,800 |
| 25% of workers | $57.69 | $119,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $86.31 | $179,530 |
| 75% of workers | $143.63 | $298,750 |
| 90% of workers | $224.35 | $466,660 |
Chief Executives pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $213,920 | 640 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $179,520 | 270 |
| Owensboro | $171,540 | 50 |
| Bowling Green | $164,080 | 80 |
| Elizabethtown | $158,670 | 40 |
| Paducah | $148,710 | 40 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chief executives
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 19,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $79,370 |
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